At a glance
Rating breakdown
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5 ★71%
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4 ★11%
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3 ★5%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★8%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Soul Secrets?
- Soul Secrets is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 625 reviews.
- Where is Soul Secrets located?
- 1434 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
- How can I contact Soul Secrets?
- Phone: +1 513-721-7685 · Website: soulsecretscincy.com
Great dining experience with family. We were seated right away and had the pleasure to be hosted by the wonderful, Erica! The food was sooo flavorful and served fresh! The portion sizes were more than enough! It was definitely good food for the soul!
This black owned and operated establishment is all that they describe on their website! The family portraits on the walls make you feel like you're visiting the owners home. Most of the food came out piping hot and was well seasoned; not salty either. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful. I got the whiting plate with Mac n chz and sweet potatoes and a 3-piece chicken add on. I gave 4 stars because the fish was fried harder than I like and the chicken and cornbread were not as hot as the rest of the food. Yet, I would absolutely go back to this place!
Service was great and the food was good. Had catfish dinner, Mac and greens. Greens were just okay. Not flavorful, but the fish and Mac was very good.
The only thing that concerned me is the paper that the food was served on was soaked and the actual ink got on our food.
I'm a survivor and that really concerns me.
The only thing that concerned me is the paper that the food was served on was soaked and the actual ink got on our food.
I'm a survivor and that really concerns me.
Soul Secrets was fantastic. We ordered the fried chicken, meatloaf and chicken and waffles. Our sides were Mac n cheese, and collard greens. We had ZERO complaints. The crisp on the chicken was amazing! Everything was seasoned to perfection! We also ordered the banana pudding, peach cobbler and pound cake. All 3 were so good! We ate the pound cake so fast I didn’t get a good pic! I will definitely go back when we return to Cincinnati.
Good food. Had the fried whiting, with fries and cole slaw.Kept it lite as I didn't want to get the "itis" and fall asleep on the rest of the night.😃 My wife had the fried whiting sandwich. Took a bit longer to reach the table compared to mine but worth it she said. She has been a couple times before. My first time. I will go back and check out other options on the menu. Staff and owner are real nice. A "cozy" place to eat.
Pros: The whiting, fried chicken, and greens were delicious. The mac n cheese could have been creamier.
Cons: We traveled all the way from Louisville and were so excited to visit this place. When we arrived, we were told that our party of 7 could not be seated together because we didn't have a reservation. There were 2 empty tables right next to each other and we were told that based on how they do seating and assign wait staff, that we could not have the 2 tables. I am a major foodie and top 10% Google reviewer and have never experienced this in my life.
Once seated and we began to place our orders, we were told that the restaurant was out of gumbo, Jambalaya, potato salad and all 3 of the desserts they offer. My mouth literally dropped. The reason was due to a Galentine's Day event they had a day prior. Now, I'm not in the business of not giving grace but management should not have allowed that to happen.
The alcoholic drinks had very little alcohol in them, which was a little disappointing considering the cost of them.
All in all, I am still on the fence in regards to if I would revisit the restaurant. If you live in the area, it's worth checking out but please be mindful if you are traveling into the city and have high expectations.
Cons: We traveled all the way from Louisville and were so excited to visit this place. When we arrived, we were told that our party of 7 could not be seated together because we didn't have a reservation. There were 2 empty tables right next to each other and we were told that based on how they do seating and assign wait staff, that we could not have the 2 tables. I am a major foodie and top 10% Google reviewer and have never experienced this in my life.
Once seated and we began to place our orders, we were told that the restaurant was out of gumbo, Jambalaya, potato salad and all 3 of the desserts they offer. My mouth literally dropped. The reason was due to a Galentine's Day event they had a day prior. Now, I'm not in the business of not giving grace but management should not have allowed that to happen.
The alcoholic drinks had very little alcohol in them, which was a little disappointing considering the cost of them.
All in all, I am still on the fence in regards to if I would revisit the restaurant. If you live in the area, it's worth checking out but please be mindful if you are traveling into the city and have high expectations.
We were visiting for the weekend and sought out a Black-owned dining experience. We found this place through Google. Had a great experience. Seated and waited on immediately. Our food came out very quickly. I had the catfish with collards and mac/cheese. Everything tasted great. I couldn’t eat it all. My companion had the chicken & waffles. He enjoyed it. Our server was attentive. Drinks were nice, and the banana pudding was pretty good. I will return when in the area again.
This place was absolutely AMAZING!
The food, the atmosphere, and the staff were awesome. Coming from Louisiana, I was sort of skeptical about eating soul food, but this place hit home. It was like I was back down south, in my grandmother’s kitchen eating her food. Candice is an amazing chef owner great job 10 out of 10!!!
Definitely will be back!!!
The food, the atmosphere, and the staff were awesome. Coming from Louisiana, I was sort of skeptical about eating soul food, but this place hit home. It was like I was back down south, in my grandmother’s kitchen eating her food. Candice is an amazing chef owner great job 10 out of 10!!!
Definitely will be back!!!
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